Alone, lonely people talk to themselves. In company, they often continue.

Deconstruction glorifies the critic, humiliates the author, and makes the reader wonder why he bothered.

Vacations prove that a life of pleasure is overrated.

To be a social success, do not act pathetic, arrogant, or bored. Do not discuss your unhappy childhood, your visit to the dentist,the shortcomings of your cleaning woman, the state of your bowels, or your spouse's bad habits. You will be thought a paragon (or perhaps a monster) of good behavior.

If you have no power, talk about your influence. If you have power, talk about the constraints that hem you in.

An old man drinks tea and reads the newspaper--forgetting age for a moment.

Unhappiness is too common to call for special measures.